Want to do more for animals in your community? Use these resources to become a better grassroots advocate, or contact an HSUS state director to find out how to work together with The HSUS in your state.

A large and well-informed turnout at a town hall meeting or a community forum is an extremely effective way to send a strong message to your congressperson, the media, and the general public (via the media).

As a citizen, you have the right to express your opinion to your elected official. Phone calls are an effective and easy way make your voice heard. The following are some recommendations for making phone calls to your elected officials.

Remember that you have several elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels with different decision making authority. If appropriate, you should contact all of them if they can support your issue.